Concept: Tail armor for beast races

RAGUNAnoOne

Has this happened to you, a khajiit or argonian geared head to toe in heavy armor that covers your whole body ready for battle when all of a sudden a NB surprise attacks you cutting off your exposed tail the shock of loosing it stunning you until you die? The solution: Tail armor using a script similar to this mod: http://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/31728/? you can now protect that exposed tail just by wearing your favorite greaves. But that is not all folks by adapting various armor styles you can protect that tail from hostile environments like the blistering Alikir Desert all the way up to the harsh winters of skyrim no longer will you loose that tail to frostbite or get heatstroke because you neglected to cover that tail. the best part is that like helmets you can decide not to wear them if you want to but no true warrior should go without. post now to order enough posts may get it delivered .

Cazzy

*votes YES*

tinythinker

Can I put barbed spikes on the end for a lash attack?

RAGUNAnoOne

This is a cosmetic but I am sure one style could have barbs

Cazzy

RAGUNAnoOne wrote: »

This is a cosmetic but I am sure one style could have barbs

OP. I demand nerfs.

Gidorick

Groovy concept. I'm down. I never considered just making them part of existing armor. I always suggested they be adornments. I like your idea better.

RAGUNAnoOne

Cazzy wrote: »

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RAGUNAnoOne wrote: »

This is a cosmetic but I am sure one style could have barbs

OP. I demand nerfs.

*nerfs Cazzys characters to lv5 stats* what you didn't say what you wanted to be nerfed you just demanded a nerf

Cazzy

RAGUNAnoOne wrote: »

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Cazzy wrote: »

RAGUNAnoOne wrote: »

This is a cosmetic but I am sure one style could have barbs

OP. I demand nerfs.

*nerfs Cazzys characters to lv5 stats* what you didn't say what you wanted to be nerfed you just demanded a nerf

tinythinker

So I can't have PvP vid of my Argonian killing targets set to Whip It, then?

dodgehopper_ESO

tinythinker wrote: »

Can I put barbed spikes on the end for a lash attack?

Didn't skyrim actually have a tail lash attack?

RAGUNAnoOne

dodgehopper_ESO wrote: »

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tinythinker wrote: »

Can I put barbed spikes on the end for a lash attack?

Didn't skyrim actually have a tail lash attack?

Dragons had a tail slam attack.

altemriel

huge barbs or a barbed ball on the end of the tail, special attack with this armor !!

Gidorick

I would think only Argonians could actually attack with their tails. Cat's tails are too... unwieldy.

willymchilybily

and here i thought the Angonian's tail fell off as defence mechanism....who knew

Gidorick

willymchilybily wrote: »

and here i thought the Angonian's tail fell off as defence mechanism....who knew

We really don't know. There was an awesomely entertaining thread concerning Argonians growing back tails here: http://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/152501/argonian-if-we-lose-our-tail-does-it-grow-back/p1

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Gidorick wrote: »

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Kublakan wrote: »

It does grow back. Have you ever seen an argonian without a tail, still alive to tell the tale?

Maybe there's some crazy huge artery that is in their tail and if it gets cut they bleed out and die.

But if THAT were the case wouldn't we see Argonian tail armor?

Since there ISN'T armor on Argonian tails it would be safe to conclude that they aren't overly concerned with protecting their tails.

Since they aren't concerned with protecting their tails... I think it's not too far a leap to conclude that they do, indeed, grow back. If they didn't, I would think they would want to protect them.

Tors

I prefer the ability to cut the disgusting tails of the human wantabes

Argonians make me feel physically ill when I see them, and the cats? Strangely aroused then disgusted at myself.


Dont give the tail guys buffs, check em over the bridge in a bag or make an omelette out of the eggs

RAGUNAnoOne

Gidorick wrote: »

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willymchilybily wrote: »

and here i thought the Angonian's tail fell off as defence mechanism....who knew

We really don't know. There was an awesomely entertaining thread concerning Argonians growing back tails here: http://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/152501/argonian-if-we-lose-our-tail-does-it-grow-back/p1

In it I actually said:

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Gidorick wrote: »

Kublakan wrote: »

It does grow back. Have you ever seen an argonian without a tail, still alive to tell the tale?

Maybe there's some crazy huge artery that is in their tail and if it gets cut they bleed out and die.

But if THAT were the case wouldn't we see Argonian tail armor?

Since there ISN'T armor on Argonian tails it would be safe to conclude that they aren't overly concerned with protecting their tails.

Since they aren't concerned with protecting their tails... I think it's not too far a leap to conclude that they do, indeed, grow back. If they didn't, I would think they would want to protect them.

whats the excuse for khajiit then? last time I checked cats don't grow them back.

RAGUNAnoOne

Tors wrote: »

I prefer the ability to cut the disgusting tails of the human wantabes

Argonians make me feel physically ill when I see them, and the cats? Strangely aroused then disgusted at myself.


Dont give the tail guys buffs, check em over the bridge in a bag or make an omelette out of the eggs

Go to the windhelm outlaw refuge jump down the bridge I bet you will love what you see

Tors

Ill check it ouit, but Im guessing its going to make me feel unclean.....

Gidorick

RAGUNAnoOne wrote: »

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Gidorick wrote: »

willymchilybily wrote: »

and here i thought the Angonian's tail fell off as defence mechanism....who knew

We really don't know. There was an awesomely entertaining thread concerning Argonians growing back tails here: http://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/152501/argonian-if-we-lose-our-tail-does-it-grow-back/p1

In it I actually said:

Gidorick wrote: »

Kublakan wrote: »

It does grow back. Have you ever seen an argonian without a tail, still alive to tell the tale?

Maybe there's some crazy huge artery that is in their tail and if it gets cut they bleed out and die.

But if THAT were the case wouldn't we see Argonian tail armor?

Since there ISN'T armor on Argonian tails it would be safe to conclude that they aren't overly concerned with protecting their tails.

Since they aren't concerned with protecting their tails... I think it's not too far a leap to conclude that they do, indeed, grow back. If they didn't, I would think they would want to protect them.

whats the excuse for khajiit then? last time I checked cats don't grow them back.

I dunno @RAGUNAnoOne , agility? Argonian tails are like croc-tails. Thick and meaty, not very floaty. Khajiit tails are ALMOST prehensile. Whippy and quick. I would assume that only a swift chop to the base of the tail would sever it, otherwise the tail would just dart out of the way. You know... bendy like a reed in the wind and all that.

Artjuh90

especially the argonian tail without armor, just looks strange when wearing heavy armor on your mount while your big ass tail doesn't even have a inch of platework to protect it.

Tors

The tail is used for balance, if it was constricted they would be even more foolish looking than they are now.

No the only thing left is a cull

RAGUNAnoOne

Say tors did you enjoy the show

The fact that a tail is essential for balance is the reason it should be protected in a huge battle plus if you are going on a trip to alikir does it really make sense to leave your tail exposed while you cover everything else up like you should?

deleted008293

It might look awesome and a better way to add it is by allowing ppl to select via options menu if they want tail armor or not just like with helms.

Thing is a fat argonian in some heavy armor will look like a dinosaur.

Gidorick

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Gidorick wrote: »

willymchilybily wrote: »

and here i thought the Angonian's tail fell off as defence mechanism....who knew

We really don't know. There was an awesomely entertaining thread concerning Argonians growing back tails here: http://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/152501/argonian-if-we-lose-our-tail-does-it-grow-back/p1

In it I actually said:

Gidorick wrote: »

Kublakan wrote: »

It does grow back. Have you ever seen an argonian without a tail, still alive to tell the tale?

Maybe there's some crazy huge artery that is in their tail and if it gets cut they bleed out and die.

But if THAT were the case wouldn't we see Argonian tail armor?

Since there ISN'T armor on Argonian tails it would be safe to conclude that they aren't overly concerned with protecting their tails.

Since they aren't concerned with protecting their tails... I think it's not too far a leap to conclude that they do, indeed, grow back. If they didn't, I would think they would want to protect them.

whats the excuse for khajiit then? last time I checked cats don't grow them back.

I didn't see this before! I WISH ZOS would allow us to create Khajiit with varying length tails... even with no tail.

And per usual... here is my thread suggesting this: http://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/155307/monetization-of-character-creation-concept/p1

TheShadowScout

Tail armor would make a good deal of sense. For argonians anyhow, their tail is muscular enough to make an armored sheath plausible.
Khajiit... well... a slim catty tail is not all that well built for armoring, I could see khajiit warriors cutting off their tails as to not give opponents an advantage in battle, and then wearing their stumpy tails as badge of honor...

Duiwel

This is a fantastic suggestion OP.

When I read your thread title I thought you wanted the tails to be hidden inside the armour to "protect / hide" it, after reading your suggestion I think it would be a great addition to this game 100% behind this.

Lariana

Here's something I found today that suggests something like tail armor should already exist in the lore:



I would imagine that khajiit already wear some kind of tail armor (even if it's not depicted in the game), and it's probably just extremely hard to chop them off.

Gidorick

TheShadowScout wrote: »

Tail armor would make a good deal of sense. For argonians anyhow, their tail is muscular enough to make an armored sheath plausible.
Khajiit... well... a slim catty tail is not all that well built for armoring, I could see khajiit warriors cutting off their tails as to not give opponents an advantage in battle, and then wearing their stumpy tails as badge of honor...

I see Khajiit "armor" being more adornment than armor.

like...

And I wish we could choose different tail options for both Khajiit and Argonians. Short tails, damaged tails, severed tails.

More Options is always ALWAYS preferable over less options.

Vulsahdaal

Cant say I care much for the idea. If there was tail armor, my character would lose a rather effective method of convincing a stubborn cat to see things his way..

Sidney

Khajiit has her tail threatened, bit, stomped on and thrashed at on a daily basis. This one supports tail armor as well as dyeable tail ribbons.

TAIL SIBLINGS UNITE!